Event category: Learning & Enrichment

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Feb 14, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 14, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Life in Focus: Louis Draper and the Kamoinge Group

Discover the incredible life and career of Henrico County native Louis Draper. Review some of the famous photographs he took. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
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Feb 7, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 7, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Above & Beyond the Call of Duty: The Dorie Miller Story

On the morning of December 7, 1941, Doris “Dorie” Miller was aboard the USS West Virginia stationed at Pearl Harbor. Explore his brief, but eventful, life in this lecture. (Free)
Deep Run Park Recreation Center at 9900 Ridgefield Parkway
12
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Feb 12, 2026 @ 03:30 PM - Feb 12, 2026 @ 04:30 PM

Owl Pellet Dissection

Best for grades 3 through 6 with an adult. Ever wondered what owls eat? Learn firsthand and perform an owl pellet dissection to uncover the bones of their prey. (Free)
Gayton Library at 10600 Gayton Road
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Feb 4, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Feb 4, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

The Valentine Museum Presents: Soul of a Community

Learn about how Black Richmonders have redefined the River City and inspired a region and nation from the Valentine Museum. (Free)
Varina Library at 1875 New Market Road
05
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Feb 5, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Feb 5, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

Author Event: Sharon Pajka’s Haunted Virginia Cemeteries

Historian and Gallaudet Professor, Sharon Pajka, speaks about research for her latest title Haunted Virginia Cemeteries. (Free)
Tuckahoe Library at 1901 Starling Drive
10
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Feb 10, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Feb 10, 2026 @ 05:30 PM

Reading Buddies

For ages 4 to 9. Reading Buddies is an opportunity for young readers to read with tween and teen volunteers over the course of 8 weeks. (Free)
Twin Hickory Library at 5001 Twin Hickory Road
14
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Feb 14, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Bright Star Theatre: Black History Hall of Fame

Follow along with professional acting troupe Bright Star Theatre as they take you on an amazing journey through Black History. (Free)
Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave.
13
Feb
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Feb 13, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Bright Star Theatre: Black History Hall of Fame

Follow along with professional acting troupe Bright Star Theatre as they take you on an amazing journey through Black History. (Free)
Tuckahoe Library at 1901 Starling Drive
13
Feb
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 13, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Bright Star Theatre: Black History Hall of Fame

Follow along with professional acting troupe Bright Star Theatre as they take you on an amazing journey through Black History. (Free)
Libbie Mill Library at 2100 Libbie Lake East Street
14
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Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Feb 14, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

History Bingo: Henrico Black History Month Edition

In this featured Black History Month event, learn about Black Henrico History in this game of BINGO. Come for the fun and prizes, and leave with knowledge. (Free)
Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave.
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Feb 18, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Feb 18, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

History Kids: Powhatan

Come learn about the life, culture, and history of the Powhatan peoples of 17th century Virginia. See recreated examples of objects from daily Powhatan life. (Free)
Glen Allen Library at 10501 Staples Mill Road